Shepard, Judith D. (nee Thompson) age 81, of Eagan, passed on May 23, 2024. Born in Eau Claire, WI in 1943. Preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Patrick; parents Irving and Esther Thompson; and sisters Nancy Jackson and Joan Shilts. Survived by sons Daniel and Robert (Kim) Shepard; grandchildren Justin, Charlotte, and Stephen; brothers James and Lawrence Thompson; and sister Patricia (Keith) Boe. Judy loved gardening, sewing, holidays spent with family, and fondly remembered trips she took to Norway and Israel. Memorial service to be held Thurs., June 27, 2024 at 10:00 am at Washburn-McReavy Edina chapel. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery to take place in July.